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Palantir stock remains super expensive despite a more-than-20% decline in recent sessions. But Citi analyst Tyler Radke believes PLTR shares have a very durable moat.
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Short-Sellers Earn Billions on Palantir’s (PLTR) Plunge
AI software firm Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has seen its stock drop for six straight sessions to wipe out $73 billion in market value. The stock is now down over 17% from its record high on August 12, making this its worst week since the tariff-driven ...
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) has shed $73 billion in market value over a six-session slide, offering a rare boost to short sellers who’ve struggled against one of Wall Street’s top performers this year.
Palantir shares tumbled Tuesday afternoon, extending recent losses as a high-profile short seller fueled worries the stock could be overvalued after a strong run earlier this year.
Palantir Technologies shares have has become a focal point of market debate in recent sessions. A new short-seller report clashes with bullish catalysts from government and enterprise sectors.
Palantir stands out with its scalable AI impact, unique Ontology platform, and defensible moat. Read why I think PLTR stock is a buy-on-pullback opportunity.
While the operational momentum is clearly solid, investors should pay closer attention to the risks. History shows Palantir stock can fall hard as sentiment shifts.
Since Cramer’s post, Palantir has fallen −16%, recording five consecutive red daily candles, marking its steepest five-day decline since April 2025. On Tuesday alone, PLTR stock plunged −9.35% (−$16.28), closing at $158.34, and was seen trading pre-market at $156.80 (−0.60%) on Wednesday, August 20.